Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. ” After a lunch on Day 2, we shared an American classic dance, the Chicken Dance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

The idea was empowered by Lightful, a UK tech-for-good company. The 2019 Global NGO Technology Survey is now live! If you work at a nonprofit or NGO, please volunteer 6-8 minutes of your time and take the survey. The results will be released in the 4th edition of the Global NGO Technology Report on September 16, 2019.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2013

Here’s my some of my itinerary while I’m in Australia and New Zealand: May 11, 2013: Full Day Workshop: The Networked NGO in New Zealand. This session will be briefing about of the ideas in “The Networked Nonprofit,” and “Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” May 13, 2013: Meeting with NZ Funders.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 10, 2010

As readers of this blog know, I often mention the idea of “movement building.&# Today, we’re hoping that by sharing this invitation via the blogosphere (and the corresponding tweets and emails) that you’ll share your ideas and enthusiasm with us – and join us on the wiki.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

It is this idea that propels the work of Lake Institute on Faith & Giving at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. By Rafia Khader , Program Manager at the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and Managing Editor of the Journal of Muslim Philanthropy & Civil Society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2006

I didn't see that practically a week ago, Nancy White, tagged me with the NGO/NPO Memo. So, the meme goes something like this -- What are the five resources that you would recommend to anybody working in an NGO who wanted to know about information management and technology but didn't know where to start. NGO/NPTECH Web2.0

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 30, 2010

In the hallways, you’re as likely to run into the head of an international NGO, as CEO of a Fortune 100 company, as a renowned professor as the foreign minister of a major country. Every table conversation brings a new perspective and a new idea: whether it’s new knowledge, a great contact or a new extension to the idea under discussion.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The Global Scale project aims to create a resource for NGO practitioners where guidelines, lessons learned, tips, links and other help for ‘scaling up’ effective programs can be found. Visit the wiki today and share your ideas and examples! How to Contribute. Global Scale Discussion Group. Global Scale Wiki. December Roundtable.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

This marketplace of ideas will be filled with simultaneous presentations and hands-on demos, and includes the conference’s Opening Reception. Event Space Hacks: Two great ideas, unlimited open dialogue with peers. East-West Technology, Culture & Food Exchange: Innovation and culture sharing with NGO counterparts in India.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As the leader of a non-government organization (NGO), you know how important it is to leverage your online presence in order to publicize your mission, draw in donations, and connect with your supporters. Tone and language for web content: Do you want your NGO to come across as fun-loving and laid back? Serious and professional?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 3, 2004

I talked to high tech corporate leaders, the heads of foundations, education ministers of different countries, several billionaires, major religious leaders, nonprofit (NGO in international parlance) leaders, the media, technology experts and other social entrepreneurs. BBC News Coverage on Social Entrepreneurs and Activists in Davos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

My role over the past year been in the areas of: program design, design and delivery of a train the trainers intensive workshop in-country last March (see posts #1 , #2 , #3 ; #4 ); and develop and support the target NGO curriculum (intensive strategic and skills based curriculum). I’d like to share some of these below.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2014

That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. By Madeline Turner : A lover of words, fellow middle children, bold ideas, and Thai food. By Andrew Shoaff : Passionate about the NGO community. Managing Editor @Blackbaud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2012

By the time you read this post, I’ll be somewhere in the air between California and India to facilitate a “Networked NGO” training for NGOs in India that are Packard Foundation grantees. More about that later. But I have some exciting news! My article is the lead story in the June, 2012 NTEN Change Journal !

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Before they head home, they will train the local community and the NGO partner how to use a Flip video and digital camera so update can continue. No imposing western ideas. You can ask members of the community questions via blog posts, @replies on Twitter and via email (zambia@learnasone.org). What do you need? What do you think?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

My days as an Ally are behind me, but the passion remains: in December of 2012 I found myself on a plane bound for a Tanzanian NGO. Toting my understanding of international development, and my NGO experience, I figured I knew to expect the unexpected. In fact, the NGO was led by them. Local problems, local solutions. I got this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

We’ll be live tweeting insights, so if you want to follow along, ask questions, or share ideas about networks, follow the #netfunders hashtag on Twitter. How to support NGO leaders who want to work with a network mindset but run into obstacles, like their board?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

TechSoup Microsoft NGO Connection Day. I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. He works for an NGO in Australia and we met on Twitter (via Eddie Harran ) prior to his visit to America to attend the Wisdom 2.0 Connecting With Colleagues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2018

GivingTuesday India is powered by GuideStar India, India’s most reliable NGO information repository with over 8700 NGOs. GivingTuesday India has localized and adapted ideas like the #unselfie. Another creative approach is #MyTuesdayPromise that encourages young people to save up small amounts to donate to a charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2013

For the last five years, I have been using Chris Brogan’s “ My Three Words ” to identify three words that help you visualize your goals for the year. I love Bregman’s idea. The theme he selected for the year really resonated with me: Slow Down. That’s what I need. So, I’m going to make that my theme, too.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2013

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I will be in the USA from doing a training in Tunisia for NGOs and trainers who will deliver training to women entrepreneurs as part of the WES program and also improve their NGO’s use of social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2013

But, I have to ask to what end? For me, reach is only the first rung of the ladder of engagement towards my ultimate success – which is to get 2-3 blog post ideas per month from sharing content and conversation on my Facebook Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

It was all done in Khmer, so I have no idea what was being said, although I'm sure the generous t-shirt donors were thanked. YouthNoise?" " Bloggers were shouting, pointing, laughing, and gesturing. They were very excited to get the t-shirts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Many of you know that I have had the honor of working with IIE on some amazing Networked NGO and social media skills capacity building and train the trainer projects in the Middle East over the last 2-3 years. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and managed by IIE.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

You don’t want to miss out on this great day of nonprofit love — here are 31 ideas for Giving Tuesday and 48 general fundraising ideas to add to your calendar if your nonprofit is thinking about participating in this year’s #GivingTuesday on November 30th, 2021. . In need of some fundraising ideas for Giving Tuesday?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2010

A year earlier, when they had received donations from Microsoft through TechSoup New Zealand , they had no idea that the software would prove critical to their ability to serve their members after the 7.2 earthquake struck Christchurch on September 3, 2010.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2012

This post is a continuation of Seeds for a Future Part 1: Getting your NGO off the ground. When starting a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in a community other than your own, it is important to recognize that there are cultural barriers (try to call these "opportunities") to consider. Like this article? Get another!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I spent the last two days at the TechSoup Global Summit getting inspiration overload about social media, networks, social network mapping, networks of networks, global peer learning, building a sector, nonprofit technology, and many other ideas I’m passionate about. One of the most exciting ideas that was discussed was this #KNGOW.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2012

Note from Beth: I have the honor of leading a “Networked NGO Training” in Delhi for grantees of the Packard Foundation and have lined up some guest posts to supplement my reports from India. The Collective Impact of Love guest post by Stefan Lanfer, Barr Foundation.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Recognizing the significant role of NGOs as influential agents of change on a global scale, The Global Journal has sought to move beyond outdated clichés and narrow conceptions about what an NGO is and does.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The end of the Guatemalan Civil War resulted in a flood of non-governmental organization (NGO) programs spreading across the country in the hope of helping desperately poor people gain everything from their human rights, to better health care, food and nutrition, and training in governance. Make sure you know what minimum wage laws provide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The group has an impressive breadth and depth of expertise, including NGO capacity building, social media expertise and training design and delivery. Building a solid core, participants can use social media tools to easily connect NGOS with new people who have knowledge, resources, and ideas to share to help with the project goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week at the IFC-Asia , I co-designed and facilitated a 90 minute workshop with Marco Kuntze titled “ The Digital NGO: The Journey from Paper to Screen.” We were asked to brainstorm ideas in each category, jotting down notes on the post it notes and adding to the wall. Just A Little Content To Get Started .

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Tableau

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A disaster relief NGO may decide to map out hurricane paths, at-risk hospitals, and first-responder bases to deploy rescue teams to those in need. Submit your request on the Tableau Ideas Forum today. Every idea is considered by our Product Management team and we value your input in making decisions about what to build next. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2012

Based on the underlying theme of women’s empowerment with a focus on education and entrepreneurship, the 70 participants of the Tel Aviv event included representatives of NGOs active in the fields of employment, education, women’s empowerment, consultancy, and tech training from all over Israel.

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